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Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

Accenture Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) remained flat by 0.0% to $520.16M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 12.4%, from $593.53M to $520.16M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) shows an upward trend with a 5.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Oct 10, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher taxable earnings or changes in tax provisions, while a decrease may signal lower profitability or tax planning benefits.

Detailed definition

Represents the total income tax liability or benefit currently payable to tax authorities for the reporting period. It r...

Peer comparison

Standard line item in the tax reconciliation section of the cash flow statement for all public companies.

Metric ID: other_current_income_tax_expense_benefit

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$1.71B$2.42B$2.40B$2.37B$2.08B
YoY Change+41.6%-0.7%-1.3%-12.4%
Range$1.71B$2.42B
CAGR+5.0%
Avg YoY Growth+6.8%
Median YoY Growth-1.0%
Current Streak3 years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Accenture's current income tax expense (benefit)?
Accenture (ACN) reported current income tax expense (benefit) of $520.16M in Q2 2025.
How has Accenture's current income tax expense (benefit) changed year-over-year?
Accenture's current income tax expense (benefit) decreased by 12.4% year-over-year, from $593.53M to $520.16M.
What is the long-term trend for Accenture's current income tax expense (benefit)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Accenture's current income tax expense (benefit) has grown at a 5.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.71B to $2.08B.
What does current income tax expense (benefit) mean?
The amount of income tax currently owed to government authorities for the period.